Hello again...I got this one up faster than normal...maybe its cuz we didn't have school...lol...anyways I am planning on putting a birthday one up tomorow even though its not near Ichigo's or Rukia's...Mine is Wednesday...I post it then but I will not be home at all...anyways...tell me whose birthday you would rather it be...I will probably count them up tomorow night like 5 ish...anyways if Hichigo seems harsh...I don't think he is but just incase...its cuz I was very angry when I began writing this...anyways Enjoy

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach...If I did Meri wouldn't ever be slapped by the ghost in their house again...

Taking over

Rukia woke to a strong pulse of reiatsu. It was similar to Ichigo's but so much more suffocating. She abandoned her gigai and crept out of the bedroom she shared with the Kurosaki sisters. Luckily, neither had woken by the pulsing reiatsu. The intensity increased as Rukia neared Ichigo's room. She opened the door, but as soon as she had the reiatsu vanished. Rukia stepped in cautiously. She felt the reiatsu behind her. The cold metal of a sword at her neck stopped her from turning to face the person.

"Ichigo?" Rukia questioned warily.

"Sorry, princess. He is sleeping." Came a grating toned reply.

Rukia's breath caught in her throat. Ichigo had lost control, for now. The blade was withdrawn from its position at her throat. Rukia whirled around to see Ichigo except for the yellow and black eyes, and malevolent grin.

"Surprised? Ya shoulda known Ichigo wouldn't be able to control me, not with you out here." Hichigo said the last part in a lower, seductive tone.

Rukia looked at him with disgust. Hichigo laughed. He brought a hand up to her face. Rukia moved to slap it away but he caught her wrist.

"You're lucky I ain't allowed to kill ya." Hichigo said, as he threw Rukia into a wall.

She slid to the floor. Before she had a chance to get up, Hichigo had flash stepped in front of her.

"So, I just need to keep you as alive as necessary." Hichigo said pulling Rukia to her feet roughly.

Rukia spit in Hichigo's face, as soon as she was on her feet. He slapped her hard on the face leaving a red handprint. She refused to look at him now. Hichigo roughly grabbed her chin and made her look at him. Fear was in her eyes, but she was doing a good job at masking it.

"What's the matter princess? Did I hurt you?" Hichigo said sardonically.

Rukia narrowed her eyes angrily. She kicked him in the groin. He hissed and dropped her. She tried to crawl away but Hichigo kicked her back. He then picked her up by the throat, choking her.

"You bitch! I was going to be nice to you to." Hichigo hissed angrily.

"You…consider hitting…me nice?" Rukia gasped out.

Hichigo seemed to be contemplating her question. While thinking he dropped her. He howled out in pain. Rukia began crawling away.

"Not yet!" Hichigo screamed.

He stopped screaming. She stopped moving.

"That was close. Ichigo almost took over again." Hichigo said.

Hichigo quickly set Rukia on her feet. He slapped her across the face again.

"That's for kicking me there." Hichigo said angrily.

He continued to beat her. Ever time she would retaliate he would only increase his strength.

"Please stop." Rukia pleaded feebly.

Hichigo stopped. White seeped slight across the black. He threw her into the wall again. She did not get up. Hichigo howled in pain. After sometime, he stopped and collapse. Rukia stayed in her spot afraid to get close. He began crawling towards her. Rukia backed into a corner. He continued until he was at her feet. She looked away. A hand came up to her face. She winced waiting for a blow. Instead, the hand gentle caressed her cheek. Rukia looked back. She saw Ichigo's amber eyes full of concern. She immediately hugged him.

"Are you ok?" Ichigo asked.

"Its nothing you should worry about. You should get some sleep." Rukia said making sure Ichigo could not see the bruises.

Ichigo yawned before going to his bed and falling sleep. Rukia smiled before heading back to her own bed.

Next Morning

"Ichigo, wake up." Rukia said shaking him.

His eyes opened slowly and focused on Rukia.

"Hey, why are you waking me up?" Ichigo asked.

"I thought you would appreciate not getting ambushed after last night." Rukia said.

Ichigo nodded and got up. Rukia headed down to breakfast. Ichigo came down a little later. The two headed off to school.

"Are you sure you're ok?" Ichigo asked.

"I'm fine. You don't need to worry." Rukia said smiling reassuringly.

The two walked into class. The gang that knew about Soul Society quickly waved them over.

"What was that crazy reiatsu coming from your house last night Kurosaki?" Ishida asked.

Ichigo and Rukia looked at each other. Ichigo scratched the back of his neck.

"Kuchiki-san you have bruises on your neck!" Inoue said pointing.

Rukia placed a hand over neck.

"I thought you said you were fine?" Ichigo asked somewhat angry.

"I said it was nothing for you to worry about." Rukia replied.

"Rukia, if anyone sees that, their going to ask questions. Its obvious you were being…" Ichigo trailed off.

Rukia immediately realized what Ichigo was thinking.

"Do not blame yourself. It wasn't your fault." Rukia said looking away.

"But it is my fault!" Ichigo stated angrily.

Rukia grabbed his hand and started to pull him out of the classroom. The gang could see several other bruises as she left. Sensei walked in as they walked out.

"Sensei, aren't you even going to ask were they are going?" a student asked.

"Why? Their good kids and maybe a little action will relax Kurosaki."

Ok I don't know about ya'll but I love Sensei's last line...it makes me giggle...R&R as always...Ideas are welcome...

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